AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLPG Shock in Saint Lucia: Gasoline, diesel, and small cylinders stay put under subsidies, but the 100-lb LPG cylinder jumps from $263.50 to $288.50, while bulk LPG rises from $2.51 to $2.76 per pound—blamed on global oil pressures. ECCU Strategy Debate: A fresh OP-ED argues the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s “decade of decision” must go beyond tourism and Citizenship by Investment, pushing harder into healthcare and new opportunities. Air Connectivity Push: Jamaica says it will host the CTO Air Connectivity Summit on Feb. 23, 2027, aiming to tackle capacity gaps and high travel costs. Sports & Youth: Republic Bank’s “Five for Fun” Cricket marks four years in St. Kitts & Nevis, with seven graduates making the Leeward Islands Under-15 team. Crime Spotlight in Castries: Police say a targeted operation on Chaussee Road ended with shots fired at officers; a pistol was recovered, but the suspect is still at large. Rights Marking the Day: UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk marks 17 May, calling out ongoing violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people.
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